[Pence... That's a name Riku vaguely recalls, in the sense that he might've heard it once upon a time.

But that was... what? A decade ago, maybe? Riku folds his arms, thoughtful.]

Think one of your friends might've been here, but it was a long time ago. Doubt most of the others here would remember. Only reason I do is because I've been here from the start.

Still, you never know. That's the thing about this world. It's full of surprises. You could be on your own one minute, then end up having to backtrack because Arceus drops 'em all the way back at New Bark.